i am an inexperienced sewer, but enjoy diy-ing items to make them one-of-a-kind...i`m especially looking 4 patterns for junior-type miniskirts & cute tops...please bear in mind, i`m not a professional seamstress, so they need to be easy to follow!!! thanx!!!
2007-03-27 12:41:10 · 4 answers · asked by *atomickitty* 7 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
I think the best place to look for patterns is http://www.sewingpatterns.com/
Many of the commercial pattern makers have sections for the beginner. Look for patterns marked easy or 2 hour etc. McCalls,
Butterick and Simplicity have excellent instructions for the learner. Choosing simple patterns with not too many pieces will also help. I have been sewing for nearly 50 years and that is more or less how I started. Goodluck
2007-03-27 20:48:21 · answer #1 · answered by purple 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purple's recommended site is excellent, and my favourite is Kwik-Sew as they have multi-sizes, very easy patterns (look for beginners) and you trace the patterns out to use. The patterns are on solid paper, not soft tissue type paper.
Also remember that you want fabric that won't easily slip - avoid satins and such until you are more confident. Poly-cottons are a good start. When I first make a pattern, I usually use a cheap fabric to test it out on - you never know if the size is right or not until then!
Happy sewing!
Blessings, Gypsy Queen
2007-03-28 03:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by Gypsy_Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the links provided below You will also find some free patterns
2007-03-28 00:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by mystic_chez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jo-Ann's Fabrics, or a fabric store that has pattern books to look through would be a good place to begin.
2007-03-27 12:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by galfromcal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋